Region Project: Greater Tehachapi Region's Safe Road Plan Underway

The Greater Tehachapi Region's Safe Road Plan tackles a critical evacuation challenge: residents could be trapped on roadways during wildfire emergencies due to roadside fuel hazards. This planning project surveys over 200 miles of state highways, county roads, and local jurisdiction routes across multiple Tehachapi-area communities to identify where roadside vegetation creates evacuation risks. The result is a comprehensive roadside fuels management plan that guides future treatment projects, ensuring escape routes stay open and emergency responders can safely access the region during wildfire events.

Completion Date: 7/21/27